After notching up six studio albums, several chart-topping singles, a string of awards and countless sold-out gigs, Prime Circle have earned their status as South African rock royalty. Now they are also making strong inroads into the European market, gigging intensively and being playlisted on German radio – and to crown it all, the band is headlining major German rock festivals.
In mid-2016, Prime Circle's single Ghosts reached the top 150 of Germany’s weekly airplay charts. This came on the back of performing at mega-events such as Rock im Revier, Rockavaria and Rock in Vienna in Germany and Austria alongside Iron Maiden and Iggy Pop, to promote their first official European release, Let the Night In – Deluxe Edition. Prime Circle were also the headline act at the Kieler Woche, the world’s leading sailing event, as well as Hamburg Harley Days – the biggest annual Harley Davidson gathering in Germany. They also took their powerful live act to football audiences at the UEFA Champions League Festival in Milan.
Between July and September, Prime Circle were booked to open as special guests for Berlin superstars The BossHoss during a succession of German festival dates. And in August, the band was invited to headline the Rock Auf Der Berg Königstein and the Pflasterfest in Hameln, also in Germany – an outstanding achievement and a fitting tribute to their persistent hard work and dedication.
Formed in Witbank, Mpumalanga, in 2001, Prime Circle have demonstrated unparallelled staying power with a dynamic signature sound that continues to evolve in exciting, progressive directions. The five members have shown it is possible to be a successful and enduring South African rock act by constantly challenging themselves while exploring new geographical and musical horizons. Their six albums – Hello Crazy World (2003), Live This Life (2005), All or Nothing (2008), Jeckyll & Hyde (2010), Evidence (2012) and Let the Night In (2014) – have all reached gold or platinum status, morphing in style from commercial, anthemic radio hits to a harder, edgier sound.
Prime Circle have won several South African Music Awards for their albums and music videos, including Best Music Video of the Year at the SAMA XXI category as well as nominated for the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Pop & Alternative Act and Best Music Video of the Year for their single DOORS off their album Let The Night In. The band was also nominated for Best Artist in African Rock at the All Africa Music Awards.
Over the past few years, they have taken their well-crafted tunes and powerful live energy to international markets while not forgetting their massive South African fan base. They have toured extensively throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain and Switzerland – as well as Germany, which is fast becoming the band’s second home. Says singer-songwriter Ross Learmonth: “Without the fans, we would be nothing. And I don’t ever want to do anything else. Creating music for a living is a privilege, and we never forget that.”
Weaker Still
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Was it you that cried
And tell me one more time
I'm listening
And tell me one more time
Where are you now?
'cause I'm just wondering
'cause I'm in a fast track going slow
Lost in a warm place that's so cold
And all of this makes no sense to me
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still, far away
Ask me just one time,
Or utter just one line
'cause of all of this I see
It bothers me
And ask me one more time
Where are we now?
'cause I'm just wondering
Where to go, where I've been
'cause I'm in a fast track going slow
Lost in a warm place that's so cold
And all of this makes no sense to me
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still, far away
I feel, I need more to save myself from this
I need to feel
Oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still
And oh, I get weaker still, far away
The song “Weaker Still” by Prime Circle is a melancholic and thought-provoking song that talks about the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, and not knowing where to go or where you have been. The lyrics portray a sense of confusion and desperation that reflects the emotional turmoil someone can go through when they feel stuck and unable to move forward. The singer is pleading with someone to ask him questions that he can’t answer, to help him understand himself and his place in the world.
The first verse starts with the singer asking someone to tell him one more time if they were the one who cried. It suggests that he may have been hurt or betrayed, and is struggling to deal with the emotions surrounding it. He then asks them where they are now, as if he has lost touch with them or they have moved on, leaving him behind with all his questions unanswered. The chorus repeats the phrase “oh, I get weaker still,” emphasizing the idea that the more he thinks about his situation, the more it weighs him down and makes him feel helpless.
The second verse continues with the same theme, asking someone to ask him just one question or utter just one line to help him make sense of his life. He then asks where they are now, and again wonders where he should go and where he has been. The bridge emphasizes the singer’s need to feel something, to experience something that will help him break free from the confusion and pain he is feeling. The final chorus repeats the phrase “oh, I get weaker still,” but this time adds the words “far away,” suggesting a sense of distance and hopelessness.
Overall, “Weaker Still” is a powerful and emotional song that captures the feeling of being lost and confused. The lyrics are thought-provoking and introspective, and the melody adds an extra layer of melancholy that makes the message even more poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
Well tell me one more time
Asking someone to confirm the same thing they previously said again, possibly because it wasn't fully understood the first time
Was it you that cried
Questioning whether or not the person being spoken to was previously crying
And tell me one more time
Asking the person to repeat themselves
I'm listening
Confirming that the artist is actively paying attention to what's being said
And tell me one more time
Again, asking the person to repeat themselves
Where are you now?
Questioning the current location of the person being spoken to
'cause I'm just wondering
Explaining the reason behind the previous question
Where to go, Where I've been
Uncertainty of where to go or where the artist has previously been
'cause I'm in a fast track going slow
Feeling stuck or stagnant despite seemingly putting in a lot of effort
Lost in a warm place that's so cold
Feeling lost or alone despite being in a comfortable or familiar environment
And all of this makes no sense to me
Feeling confused or unable to understand the current situation
And oh, I get weaker still
Feeling emotionally or mentally drained
far away
Emphasizing the feeling of detachment from the situation or person being spoken about
Ask me just one time,
Requesting that the listener only ask once
Or utter just one line
Requesting that the listener only say one thing
'cause of all of this I see
Explaining that the current situation is causing the artist to see things in a negative or unclear light
It bothers me
Expressing that the current situation is causing the artist emotional distress
And ask me one more time
Once again, asking the listener to ask a question
Where are we now?
Questioning the current location or situation of both parties
'cause I'm just wondering
Explaining the reason behind the current question
I feel, I need more to save myself from this
Experiencing a feeling of desperation or helplessness in the current situation
I need to feel
Expressing a need for emotional or physical comfort in order to cope with the current situation
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@zunerichardsdebruyn7832
oh my. thank you so much for posting this. I've been looking for this song on here and couldn't find it. This songs means so much to me.